Community Impact
School of Social Work Awarded $2.4M to Address Youth Behavioral Health Crisis
With support from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 17 Master of Social Work students will be selected annually as Behavioral Health Scholars, receiving specialized coursework, intensive practicum placements, and faculty mentorship
Pandemic Journaling Project Reminds Universities of their Impact
'Universities can be both a window into stuff that’s happening and a door to new ways of asking and reflecting'
Dr. Cato T. Laurencin’s Former Mentees White Coat Ceremonies
Four former students and mentees of Professor Sir Cato T. Laurencin are embarking on the next segment of their medical education journeys.
UConn Expanding its Robust Residency Programs
Eastern Connecticut Health Network and Waterbury Health Join UConn School of Medicine’s Sponsored Residency Programs
Ready for Anything: Building Resilience Through Disaster Preparedness
Disasters will happen, and preparation is the best defense. UConn Extension shares resources to keep Connecticut communities safe
New Plant and Soil Health Center Named in Honor of Alum George Leigh Minor
George Leigh Minor ’56 (CAHNR) passed away at the age of 90 in January 2025, leaving a generous donation, which will be used to fund the renovations necessary to open the George Leigh Minor Plant and Soil Health Center.
Researchers Hope Documentary’s Example Can Promote Common Ground in Connecticut
'One of the things ‘The Tennessee 11’ shows us is that people generally are on the side of less firearm injury and death. We may just disagree about how to get there'
Clinical Research Center Makes a Real Difference in Patients’ Lives (and Clinical Trials)
UConn School of Medicine is home to the tireless teamwork of the Clinical Research Center supporting over 80 clinical trials.
UConn Health Emergency Physicians Bring Expertise to NASCAR Event at Lime Rock Park
From heat illness to high-speed crashes, UConn Health’s doctors were ready for anything at NASCAR’s Connecticut debut.